A Sample of N = 25 Scores Produces a T

question 27

Multiple Choice

A sample of n = 25 scores produces a t statistic of t = -2.062.If the researcher is using a two-tailed test, then which of the following is the correct statistical decision?

• A)The researcher can reject the null hypothesis with ? = .05 but not with ? = .01.
• B)The researcher can reject the null hypothesis with either ? = .05 or ? = .01.
• C)The researcher must fail to reject the null hypothesis with either ? = .05 or ? = .01.
• D)It is impossible to make a decision about H₀ without more information.

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